Interesting facts about Canada's PMs

Federal premiers and provincial prime ministers

The political leaders of Canada were typically referred to as Premier for the country’s first four decades. At the beginning of the 20th century, the title was used interchangeably with Prime Minister, but it wasn’t until Robert Borden that PM became the predominant term.

Meanwhile, most provincial leaders were Prime Ministers in 1867. Even though they are Premiers today, Quebec is the exception. Philippe Couillard is the Premier Ministre.